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SUMMARY:WebChat with MN ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 7/22/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nWebChat with MN ABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. WebChat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota Adult Ed state team. \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nIf you need ASL interpretation for this event\, please contact Wendy Lindblom at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by Monday\, July 6\, 2026.\n\nTopics are to be determined. \nFor those unable to attend\, the recording and slide deck will be available on the LAN and MN ABE websites.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/webchat-with-mn-abe-072226/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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SUMMARY:Teaching the Whole Learner: Supporting Mental Health and Neurodiversity in ABE Presented by Jimmie Heags
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 7/22/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nAdult learners bring a range of experiences\, learning needs\, and emotional challenges. This session helps ABE volunteers and professionals recognize signs of mental health concerns and neurodivergence (like autism or ADHD) without stepping into diagnosis. \nYou’ll learn practical\, trauma-informed strategies and inclusive teaching tools based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support every learner—especially those navigating trauma\, language barriers\, or unrecognized learning differences. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nRecognize signs of mental health challenges and neurodivergent behavior in adult learners.\nUnderstand how trauma\, learning disabilities\, and language barriers can affect learning.\nUse simple\, trauma-informed strategies to support all learners.\nCreate a more inclusive classroom using Universal Design for Learning (UDL).\nKnow when and how to connect students to outside help—without trying to diagnose.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-the-whole-learner-supporting-mental-health-and-neurodiversity-in-abe-presented-by-jimmie-heags-072226/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:LAN Advocacy Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU\, 7/23/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nJoin members of LAN’s Legislative Committee to discuss how we advocate for Adult Education in MN! \nThis is a chance to connect socially with other people in the field of Adult Education and brainstorm ideas for how we advocate for ABE – particularly at the MN State Legislature. All levels of experience and involvement are welcome. \nLearn about what LAN has done\, come with questions\, and share your own experiences and ideas! \nClick to register for the 7/23 Lunch & Learn >> \nContact Kaija Bergen or Scott Helland with questions.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/lan-advocacy-lunch-learn-072326/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 7/29/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nVocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. \nBut how many words should you teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make new words part of their receptive and productive vocabularies? This webinar will focus on the theory and best practice behind choosing\, teaching and reviewing reading vocabulary. You’ll get a chance to learn about (and practice) a variety of activities that can be done remotely or in person. Links to great online resources will also be provided. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-reading-vocabulary-072926/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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